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How to Read for Writers, by Vonnegut
A new book is out of Kurt Vonnegut's letters, and Slate has been running some selections. His advice to a friend slotted to teach at th...
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Long Volatility
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Dave Brubeck Quartet – "Blue Rondo à la Turk"
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Reagan at 100
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Ravi Shankar – "Raga Ahir Bhairav"
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2010 Battle "E" Winners
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Why We Can't Have Nice Things
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Yet Another Interesting Blog
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